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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-29-2010, 08:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,929
Posted By Pianohawk
We've been in email contact. The collective...

We've been in email contact. The collective experience of everyone couldn't hurt too, right? My wife and I did it! Those extra hoses don't lead anywhere. They're just for sound muffling. Pedro...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-29-2010, 04:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,929
Posted By Pianohawk
Installing Pedro's Hi-Flo Air Intake 986 2.5L (Success!)

My wife and I bought all the supplies for this mod. We were really excited to install it and then we opened up the engine compartment and discovered two tubes attached to the OEM air intake (see...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-27-2010, 08:50 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 978
Posted By Pianohawk
cold start up prob, help! : )

When the car is cold and I turn the key then the engine begins to turn but fails to catch after 3-5 seconds and then nothing happens. I take my key out and put it back in after a few seconds and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-26-2010, 06:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,494
Posted By Pianohawk
Just tried the baking soda method...

I followed the directions on http://www.ehow.com/how_4488636_clean-haze-off-car-headlights.html.

The before picture shows the results of Cascade Collision's $29.99 headlight restoration job. The...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-26-2010, 04:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,427
Posted By Pianohawk
I don't smoke so I'm not worried. But I HIGHLY...

I don't smoke so I'm not worried. But I HIGHLY doubt it. Regarding the potential negative effects of de-snorkeling Pedro (http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site/Technolab.html) told me:

"There are...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-26-2010, 04:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,494
Posted By Pianohawk
Cleaning foggy or yellowed headlights

I'm excited to try the baking soda/water method when I get home, see the following link. (http://www.ehow.com/how_4488636_clean-haze-off-car-headlights.html) I'm just curious if anyone's done this...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-26-2010, 08:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,870
Posted By Pianohawk
Techno Torque 99 Boxster 2.5L

Jaay has done some great testing on the techno torque 2. If you've installed the techno torque in a 986 2.5L engine can you please tell me your results? Qualitative or quantitative is fine, just...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-26-2010, 07:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,408
Posted By Pianohawk
how do I lighten 99 986?

What are some steps/ DIY guides to lightening a stock 2.5l 986?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-25-2010, 09:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,596
Posted By Pianohawk
I have a 99 boxster, non e-gas.

I have a 99 boxster, non e-gas.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-25-2010, 09:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,427
Posted By Pianohawk
De Snorkeled! Does it negatively effect HP or torque?

Just de snorkeled my 99 porsche boxster. The difference in sound is great! One question, does it negatively effect HP or torque at all? If you've de snorkeled your boxster feel free to take a...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-24-2010, 05:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,596
Posted By Pianohawk
another way boxster goes into safe mode

I just learned, from Pedro, that putting any pressure on the gas pedal before or during start up will start the car in safe mode. To help eliminate possible problems, push on the brake when you...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-24-2010, 07:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,914
Posted By Pianohawk
Fixed!

I emailed Pedro (http://www.pedrosgarage.com) and thought I'd share his solution in case anyone else has had this problem.

"The Boxster does not like the accelerator depressed before or during...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-21-2010, 09:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,914
Posted By Pianohawk
Thanks for the quick reply. It has 120K miles on...

Thanks for the quick reply. It has 120K miles on it and has had trouble starting for about a year now; particularly in cold weather. It always requires more gas at start up to catch when the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-21-2010, 03:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,914
Posted By Pianohawk
I got a tune up six months ago (change of oil,...

I got a tune up six months ago (change of oil, new filters, spark plugs). The check engine light comes on sporadically with a secondary air system error (O2 censor) but I had the replaced a while...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-21-2010, 10:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,014
Posted By Pianohawk
Needs gas at start up

My 99 porsche boxster is turning fine but has a problem catching at start up. If the engine doesn't catch on my first try then I have to wait a few minutes and then steadily give it gas while I turn...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-21-2010, 10:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,914
Posted By Pianohawk
Needs gas at start up

My 99 porsche boxster is turning fine but has a problem catching at start up. If the engine doesn't catch on my first try then I have to wait a few minutes and then steadily give it gas while I turn...
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